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Sniffing

Definition:

Sniffing is the act of inhaling or detecting odors through the nose, often for various purposes such as identifying scents, seeking information, or enjoying fragrances.

Parts of speech:

  • Noun
  • Verb

Senses:

Noun:

  1. The act of smelling or inhaling through the nose.
  2. An instance or action of seeking or detecting scents.

Verb:

  1. To inhale or detect odors through the nose.
  2. To deliberately or curiously smell something for information or pleasure.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The dog used its incredible sniffing ability to find the lost hiker.
    (Related product: Dog Training Kit)
  2. I enjoy the morning walk just for the fresh air and the sniffing of blooming flowers.
    (Related product: Flower Identification Book)

Verb:

  1. The detective was sniffing the crime scene to uncover any hidden clues.
    (Related product: Crime Scene Investigation Kit)
  2. I saw her sniffing the pages of an old book at the library.
    (Related product: Old Book Collection)
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